Plextor Debuts M2P MLC SSDs at 128GB ($240) and 256GB ($450)

Plextor announced the M2P Series SSD.

This is a limited edition SSD featuring True Speed technology.

The drive is capable of random read/write speeds of 70,000 / 65,000 IOPS and sequential read/write speeds up to 500 MB/s and 440 MB/s.

Plextor’s True Speed delivers the high level of sustained performance even after extensive use and long periods of operation.

It’s important to note that performance specs of most SSDs are generally based on FOB (Fresh Out of the Box) products. As a result most performance information is overstated and does not reflect drastic decreases in performance that many drives undergo with use. Plextor did Enterprise Benchmark testing of consumer drives in a Dirty/Steady State to demonstrate sustained Read/Write performance.

As a result Plextor SSDs are among the most durable and reliable in the industry.

The M2P is powered by the server grade Marvell 88SS9174 controller chip supporting a SATA III 6Gb/s interface and the highest-quality Japanese NAND flash by flash memory innovator Toshiba. Plextor’s True Speed technology also features exclusive firmware with Instant Restore, Global Wear Leveling, and Bad Block Management.

Plextor will begin shipping the M2P in late-October and are available in 128GB (PX-128M2P, $239.99) and 256GB versions (PX-256M2P, $449.99).

Plextor’s customer policy includes a three-year warranty.